Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

ELI Summer Program

2017
English Language Institute Summer Program

ELI Summer English Program on Lake Superior at Northern Michigan University (NMU)
July 12 - August 9, 2017

Dates are negotiable for university/school groups.

3 Options:

General English/American Culture
English/Hospitality and Tourism (Groups of 20+)
English/Art and Design (Groups of 20+)

PURPOSE

This program introduces participants to American culture and society, education, and business/organizations while improving students' English language ability. Through our English language program, project work with real business clients in the city of Marquette, involvement in local activities, and participation in social events with Americans (from NMU and the Marquette community), participants will become acquainted with American culture, the U.S. education system, and the American way of life. Working and playing within the friendly and safe local community of Marquette, Michigan, participants will enjoy various experiences situated within the geography of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes and the largest fresh water lake in the world.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Program dates: July 12 - August 9, 2017
University or school groups may negotiate dates with the English Language Institute.

Open to students of all English-speaking levels (students under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone)

Academic Service Learning class: time to work with groups on the research projects for the clients and to receive lessons from the instructor that help groups complete their projects. This class meets Monday - Friday.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Seminars with NMU faculty and visits with local business owners.

Evening

Various social activities are scheduled throughout the four-week session during the evening.

Saturdays

Cultural field trips around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan are scheduled each Saturday.

Sundays

These are 'free' days to explore Marquette on one's own, with other students, and/or with the Social Events Coordinator.

LANGUAGE TESTING

An English-language assessment is performed by ELI instructors on the first day of the ELI Summer English Program. Then, students are placed into the correct ESL class level and group for the Academic Service Learning Project.

PROGRAM COST

The total cost for the program is $3,300 and includes the following:(discounts are available for groups)

Instruction

ESL instruction

All class materials

Academic Service Learning

Seminars with NMU faculty

Meetings with local business owners (Hospitality/Tourism and Art/Design)

Room

Double occupancy in the NMU dormitories

Board

Three meals/day in the cafeteria

Activity Fee

Cultural field trips

Local transportation in Marquette, MI

Social and community events

Welcome picnic

Closing ceremony

Lodging in Chicago hostel for 3 nights

Sightseeing and transportation in Chicago

Airport transfers from Chicago to Marquette, MI and back to Chicago at the end of the program

Other

Airport Transportation

Health Insurance (does not provide 100% coverage)

**We recommend that students bring additional health insurance coverage from their home countries.